Programs · Level 101
Early Pre-K
Where the journey begins. Children ages 16 months to 2 years take their first steps into bilingual learning at AFA, surrounded by native Spanish-speaking teachers, gentle daily routines, and the kind of nurturing care that builds lifelong confidence. Learn more about starting Spanish immersion at 16 months.
What Children Experience
Spanish-Immersed Routines
Absorbing language naturally through daily activities.
Sensory Play
Exploring the world through hands-on, tactile experiences.
Music & Movement
Building coordination and vocabulary through song and dance.
Social Foundations
Learning to share, take turns, and interact kindly with peers.
A Day in Level 101
Arrival, gentle greetings, and free play.
Circle time with Spanish songs, followed by sensory activities.
Nutritious mealtime practicing 'por favor' and 'gracias'.
Rest time, quiet reading, and outdoor play.
What They Build
- Initial Spanish vocabulary and comprehension
- Social confidence and peer interaction skills
- Independence in daily routines (washing hands, tidying up)
- Early letter and number recognition
- Emotional regulation foundations
How Children Advance
When children are ready, they advance to Pre-K (Level 102). Readiness is evaluated by teachers based on language progress, social development, and emotional indicators, all nurtured through the 90/10 immersion model. Most children spend one school year in Early Pre-K before advancing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 16 months too young to start Spanish immersion?
Will my toddler be upset in a Spanish-only classroom?
When will my child start speaking Spanish?
Do you support diapering, naps, and feeding at this age?
Why families choose AFA
Built for how young children actually learn
Low teacher-to-student ratios
About 10 students to 1 teacher on average, and as low as 5 to 1 in our youngest classes, so every child gets real attention and more language interaction.
Native Spanish-speaking teachers
Authentic pronunciation, rhythm, idiom, and culture from educators across the Spanish-speaking world, not textbook Spanish.
Transparent tuition
You know exactly what enrollment costs before you ever tour. No surprises and no pressure, with monthly options and sibling discounts.
Year-round, aligned to District 833
40 weeks of 90/10 Spanish immersion plus 12 weeks of summer STEM and language programming, on a calendar that fits Woodbury families.